Description
Easy Hawaiian Chicken Kabobs are a colorful, sweet-and-savory grilled dish featuring juicy chicken, pineapple chunks, and crisp vegetables coated in a homemade Hawaiian-style glaze. Perfect for summer cookouts, family dinners, or quick weeknight meals.
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 cups fresh pineapple chunks
- 1 large red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 large green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 medium red onion, cut into chunks
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup pineapple juice (for glaze)
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce (for glaze)
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar (for glaze)
- 2 tablespoons ketchup (for glaze)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (for glaze)
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated (for glaze)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (for glaze)
- 2 tablespoons water (for glaze)
Instructions
- If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning.
- In a small saucepan, combine pineapple juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, garlic, and ginger.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
- In a small bowl, whisk cornstarch and water together, then stir into the sauce.
- Cook for 2–3 minutes until the glaze thickens, then remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, toss chicken with olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
- Thread chicken, pineapple, bell peppers, and onion onto skewers, alternating ingredients.
- Brush kabobs generously with the Hawaiian glaze.
- Grill over medium-high heat for 10–12 minutes, turning occasionally and brushing with more glaze.
- Cook until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Serve warm with remaining glaze drizzled on top.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken breasts with chicken thighs for extra juiciness.
- Vegetables like zucchini, mushrooms, or cherry tomatoes can be added for variety.
- Add red pepper flakes to the glaze for a spicy kick.
- Swap chicken for shrimp for a seafood version.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
- Do not overcook to keep chicken tender and juicy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 2 skewers)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
